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Electronic Disposal Information

Starting January 1, 2015, you cannot throw out the following electronics in the trash:

TVs

Monitors

Computers

Laptops

Mice

Keyboards

Small servers

Printers/scanners

Tablets/e-readers

MP3 Players

VCRs/DVDs/DVR players

Fax machines

Video game consoles

Cable/satellite boxes

There are several ways you can recycle unwanted e-waste. Manufacturers of computers, televisions, and other electronics are required to accept their products for recycling under New York State law and provide free take-back programs.

You can also dispose of your unwanted electronics for free through:

Drop-off programs at retailers and sanitation locations

Community recycling events

E-cycleNYC pickup program for apartment buildings

Mail-back programs

Donating or selling working electronics

If you are a resident of Brooklyn, Staten Island, or Western Queens, you can also request free curbside pickup appointments through the Department of Sanitation's e-waste pilot program.